1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 218 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari Enzo has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari Enzo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
